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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermín Mercedes will miss the start of the season because of a left hand injury. A CT…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 28 points and 22 rebounds, and top-seeded South Carolina moved on to…

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor scored 17 points, and Texas beat Ohio State 66-63 to advance to…

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder Harold Ramírez in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Ramirez batted .268 with seven…

ATLANTA (AP) — Hugo Gonzalez set an NCAA record in the 400-yard medley on Friday to help California build a slim lead entering the final day of…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It took a while, but the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed manager Dave Roberts to a…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California assistant football coach Dave Nichol died Friday in McKinney, Texas. He was…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Iditarod has punished three mushers for taking their dogs inside shelter cabins during fierce storms at the tail end…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan will join the Minnesota Vikings. His agent announced the decision. The…

By The Associated Press Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested Friday for unlawfully carrying a handgun, drug possession and speeding…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Marcus Mariota has already addressed the most immediate issue with his new team. He’ll wear No.…

By The Associated Press Mike Krzyzewski would pass famed UCLA coach John Wooden for most Final Four appearances if No. 2 seed Duke can beat…

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Villanova began the season among the figurative favorites to reach the Final Four. The Wildcats…

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State has boosted football coach Mike Gundy’s salary to $7.5 million for the 2022 calendar year. The school’s…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell says he has declared for the NBA draft. The decision by the All-American to skip his senior…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A jury has convicted a man of killing a college football player in Kansas and wounding another man who went on to play in the…

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Ben Martin shot his second straight 6-under 66 on Friday to double his lead to two strokes in the PGA…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The full Shohei Ohtani experience will be on display when the Los Angeles Angels take the field on…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The women’s basketball program that Jeff Walz has built at Louisville over the past…